The Sonshine Ark
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
36 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 1, 2026
Latest inspection
November 25, 2025
Provenance
Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.
Updated April 1, 2026
- Provider
- The Sonshine Ark
- License number
- 411916
- Location
- 1406 6TH ST, Floresville, TX 78114
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 0.0/100
- Inspection record
- 36 inspections, last inspected November 25, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
75
Total Violations
Nov 25, 2025
Last Inspection
128
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (75)
The operation did not have a gas inspection conducted.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-02
During the inspection, it was observed a group of 20 children went on a field trip to the library with 3 caregivers. Field trips ratios indicate that 4 caregivers were required. This was corrected when they returned to the center.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-18
Three of the five enrolled infants did not have a current written feeding instruction form. Two of the three expired three months ago.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-21
During the inspection, it was observed a group of 20 children went on a field trip to the library with 3 caregivers. Field trips ratios indicate that 4 caregivers were required. This was corrected when they returned to the center.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-18
The operation did not have a gas inspection conducted.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-02
Three of the five enrolled infants did not have a current written feeding instruction form. Two of the three expired three months ago.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-21
During the inspection, it was observed a group of 20 children went on a field trip to the library with 3 caregivers. Field trips ratios indicate that 4 caregivers were required. This was corrected when they returned to the center.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-18
The operation did not have a gas inspection conducted.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-02
Three of the five enrolled infants did not have a current written feeding instruction form. Two of the three expired three months ago.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-21
The Consumer Product Recall was last certified on 1/4/2023. This was corrected when staff member certified the consumer product recall as of 5/22/2025.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
There is a 9 inch gap between the fence and the gate. This was corrected when staff member added bungee ropes around the gap to fill the gap.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
There were four expired medication in the medication cabinet. This was corrected when staff member dispose the expired medication.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
There is a 9 inch gap between the fence and the gate. This was corrected when staff member added bungee ropes around the gap to fill the gap.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
There were four expired medication in the medication cabinet. This was corrected when staff member dispose the expired medication.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
There is a 9 inch gap between the fence and the gate. This was corrected when staff member added bungee ropes around the gap to fill the gap.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The Consumer Product Recall was last certified on 1/4/2023. This was corrected when staff member certified the consumer product recall as of 5/22/2025.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
There were four expired medication in the medication cabinet. This was corrected when staff member dispose the expired medication.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The Consumer Product Recall was last certified on 1/4/2023. This was corrected when staff member certified the consumer product recall as of 5/22/2025.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Caregiver used inappropriate and discouraging language to and around the children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-22
Caregiver was using inappropriate redirection practices such as pulling and grabbing a child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-22
Caregiver used inappropriate and discouraging language to and around the children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-22
Caregiver was using inappropriate redirection practices such as pulling and grabbing a child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-22
Caregiver was using inappropriate redirection practices such as pulling and grabbing a child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-22
Caregiver used inappropriate and discouraging language to and around the children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-22
7 out of 10 staffs did not have the SIDS/Shaken baby training available for review at the time of inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-10
Four classrooms did not have a written activity plan with designated dates and time frames of activities.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-10
10 out of 10 staff members did not have the Adminitration Medication, Food Allergy, and Hazardous Training training available for review at the time of inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-10
There were two outlets uncovered in the 4-5 age group classroom. Caregiver placed two covers in the uncovered outlets therefore were corrected at inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
There was one caregiver caring for 6 children in the infant room therefore the caregiver was out of ratio. The youngest infant is 6 months and the oldest 1 year old. This was corrected at inspection when the other caregiver entered the room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-03
One infant was observed in the highchair without the safety straps. There was no safety straps in any of the highchairs.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-03
The crib mattresses were recently replaced with new ones that do not specifically match the crib model numbers.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-16
The child safety lock on the cabinet was broken, therefore the Lysol was accessible to the children in the toddler's room. During the inspection, the caregiver took action to address the issue by moving the Lysol to a top cabinet that is out of reach for the children
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The documentation of fire drills were not available for review at the time of inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-10
The child safety lock on the cabinet was broken, therefore the Lysol was accessible to the children in the toddler's room. During the inspection, the caregiver took action to address the issue by moving the Lysol to a top cabinet that is out of reach for the children
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The crib mattresses were recently replaced with new ones that do not specifically match the crib model numbers.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-16
There was one caregiver caring for 6 children in the infant room therefore the caregiver was out of ratio. The youngest infant is 6 months and the oldest 1 year old. This was corrected at inspection when the other caregiver entered the room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-03
The documentation of fire drills were not available for review at the time of inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-10
7 out of 10 staffs did not have the SIDS/Shaken baby training available for review at the time of inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-10
Four classrooms did not have a written activity plan with designated dates and time frames of activities.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-10
There were two outlets uncovered in the 4-5 age group classroom. Caregiver placed two covers in the uncovered outlets therefore were corrected at inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
One infant was observed in the highchair without the safety straps. There was no safety straps in any of the highchairs.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-03
10 out of 10 staff members did not have the Adminitration Medication, Food Allergy, and Hazardous Training training available for review at the time of inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-10
The crib mattresses were recently replaced with new ones that do not specifically match the crib model numbers.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-16
There was one caregiver caring for 6 children in the infant room therefore the caregiver was out of ratio. The youngest infant is 6 months and the oldest 1 year old. This was corrected at inspection when the other caregiver entered the room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-03
The documentation of fire drills were not available for review at the time of inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-10
The child safety lock on the cabinet was broken, therefore the Lysol was accessible to the children in the toddler's room. During the inspection, the caregiver took action to address the issue by moving the Lysol to a top cabinet that is out of reach for the children
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
7 out of 10 staffs did not have the SIDS/Shaken baby training available for review at the time of inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-10
Four classrooms did not have a written activity plan with designated dates and time frames of activities.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-10
There were two outlets uncovered in the 4-5 age group classroom. Caregiver placed two covers in the uncovered outlets therefore were corrected at inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
One infant was observed in the highchair without the safety straps. There was no safety straps in any of the highchairs.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-03
10 out of 10 staff members did not have the Adminitration Medication, Food Allergy, and Hazardous Training training available for review at the time of inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-10
A child accidentally bit their tongue and they were taken to the emergency room to be evaluated on 04/17/24. The operation did obtain a parent signature on the incident report within the required 48 hours.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-14
A child accidentally bit their tongue 04/17/24 and was taken to the hospital for evaluation. An incident report was filled out but not signed by the person in charge within the required 48 hours of the incident occurring.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-14
A child accidentally bit their tongue 04/17/24 and was taken to the hospital for evaluation. An incident report was filled out but not signed by the person in charge within the required 48 hours of the incident occurring.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-14
A child accidentally bit their tongue 04/17/24 and was taken to the hospital for evaluation. An incident report was filled out but not signed by the person in charge within the required 48 hours of the incident occurring.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-14
A child accidentally bit their tongue and they were taken to the emergency room to be evaluated on 04/17/24. The operation did obtain a parent signature on the incident report within the required 48 hours.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-14
A child accidentally bit their tongue and they were taken to the emergency room to be evaluated on 04/17/24. The operation did obtain a parent signature on the incident report within the required 48 hours.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-14
In reviewing the operational policies, there is no updated information on the support of inclusive services.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-13
The admission forms have not been updated to reflect changes made to minimum standards.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-13
The admission forms have not been updated to reflect changes made to minimum standards.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-13
In reviewing the operational policies, there is no updated information on the support of inclusive services.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-13
The admission forms have not been updated to reflect changes made to minimum standards.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-13
In reviewing the operational policies, there is no updated information on the support of inclusive services.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-13
There was no documentation available to show that training had been completed by any caregiver in the required topic of Administration of Medication.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-03
The loose fill in all use zones of the outdoor play area measured less than the required six inch depth, and the ground beneath was exposed in several areas.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-14
One caregiver in the infant class and one caregiver in the two year old class each failed to wash the hands of a child after diapering.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-30
There was no documentation available to show that training had been completed by any caregiver in the required topic of Administration of Medication.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-03
The loose fill in all use zones of the outdoor play area measured less than the required six inch depth, and the ground beneath was exposed in several areas.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-14
One caregiver in the infant class and one caregiver in the two year old class each failed to wash the hands of a child after diapering.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-30
There was no documentation available to show that training had been completed by any caregiver in the required topic of Administration of Medication.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-03
The loose fill in all use zones of the outdoor play area measured less than the required six inch depth, and the ground beneath was exposed in several areas.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-14
One caregiver in the infant class and one caregiver in the two year old class each failed to wash the hands of a child after diapering.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-30
One caregiver was lacking 24 hours towards the 20-21 annual training year. A second caregiver had completed 6 annual training hours towards the 20-21 training year and was lacking 18 hours. A third caregiver had completed 5 training hours towards the 20-21 annual training year and was lacking 19 hours. A fourth caregiver was lacking 24 hours towards the 20-21 annual training year.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-19
One caregiver was lacking 24 hours towards the 20-21 annual training year. A second caregiver had completed 6 annual training hours towards the 20-21 training year and was lacking 18 hours. A third caregiver had completed 5 training hours towards the 20-21 annual training year and was lacking 19 hours. A fourth caregiver was lacking 24 hours towards the 20-21 annual training year.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-19
One caregiver was lacking 24 hours towards the 20-21 annual training year. A second caregiver had completed 6 annual training hours towards the 20-21 training year and was lacking 18 hours. A third caregiver had completed 5 training hours towards the 20-21 annual training year and was lacking 19 hours. A fourth caregiver was lacking 24 hours towards the 20-21 annual training year.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-19
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Sonshine Ark's safety grade?
The Sonshine Ark has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 0.0 out of 100.
How many violations does The Sonshine Ark have?
The Sonshine Ark has 75 total violations on record, including 42 critical, 27 serious, and 6 minor.
When was The Sonshine Ark last inspected?
The Sonshine Ark was last inspected on November 25, 2025.